Lazarus at the Gate: Jesus and Universal Healthcare

The parable of Lazarus and the rich man is a stark warning about a society that ignores the sick and suffering.

Lazarus lay at the gate, covered in sores, ignored by the wealthy man who feasted sumptuously every day. The rich man's sin was not that he actively harmed Lazarus, but that he was completely indifferent to his suffering.

In a wealthy nation where millions struggle to access basic healthcare, this parable is a direct challenge. It demands that we build a society where the sick are cared for, and where health is treated as a fundamental human right rather than a commodity.